Brett Steven defeated Nicolas Lapentti 7-6 6-4 in the Memphis round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Nicolas Lapentti came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Brett Steven had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 5 on hard. Brett Steven claimed a first win over Nicolas Lapentti in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-05-04 | Hamburg Masters | R64 | clay | Nicolas Lapentti | 6-4 6-4 |
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (84 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.